Assistant Transport Manager - Night Shift Leader (24/7 Ops)

Culina Group; Rugby; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Culina Group is seeking an Assistant Transport Manager to oversee 24/7 transport operations and lead the transport team. The role supports the Transport Manager in keeping costs in line with budgets and forecasts, with a 4 on/4 off night shift pattern (19:00-07:00).

The position involves staff management, KPI monitoring and ensuring fleet health and safety across depots, with opportunities to deputise for the Transport Manager when needed.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a transport team and coordinating night shifts.
• Ability to monitor and report on fleet budgets and costs.
• Knowledge of transport regulations and health & safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Depot Transport staff to execute Traffic plans to enable delivery of products to customers within agreed service levels.
• Reduce non contract maintenance and damage spends through the use of vehicle passports and spend confirmation.
• Ensure that all available fleet is on the road and declared to enable Planning Team to plan resource.
• Motivate and develop the team through engagement, training and personal development plans.
• Ensure annual MOTs and service intervals on all fleet equipment are carried out on time.

Skills

Team leadership

Budget management

KPI tracking

Regulatory compliance

Job description

Culina Group is seeking an Assistant Transport Manager to oversee 24/7 transport operations and lead the transport team. The role supports the Transport Manager in keeping costs in line with budgets and forecasts, with a 4 on/4 off night shift pattern (19:00-07:00).

The position involves staff management, KPI monitoring and ensuring fleet health and safety across depots, with opportunities to deputise for the Transport Manager when needed.